Adoption Attuned Certified Coaches and Professionals Directory
Each professional listed in this directory has completed specialized training through the Adoption Attunement Coaching Certification Program offered by GIFT Family Services and is certified for ICF continuing education credits.
This certification equips coaches and other professionals to understand and support the unique complexities of adoption from all sides—adoptive parents, adoptees, and birth families. Trained in trauma-informed, adoption-sensitive practices, these coaches are prepared to walk alongside individuals and families with empathy, insight, and practical tools that honor the lifelong journey of adoption.
Their certification reflects a commitment to ethical, attuned care grounded in current best practices and lived adoption experience.

Those with this symbol on their photo are a member of the Triad
Coaches

Sally Ankerfelt
Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC, Founding Member Co-founder, GIFT Family Services, LLC
ACC, ICF

Sharon Butler-Obazee
Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC, Founding Member
ACC, ICF

Elijah Brooks
Brooks Catalyst Coaching
Executive & Leadership Coach

Carmen Ruiz
Rise Forward Coaching
Life & Career Coach
Professionals

Marcus Bennett, MSW
Community Roots Support Services
Social Worker & Family Advocate

Joy Chen, M.A., LPC
WholeHeart Counseling
Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Alisha Grant
Grant Wellness & Consulting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Meredith Jameson, JD
Jameson Legal Solutions
Elder Law Attorney

David Okoro, MA, NCC
Pathways to Peace Counseling
Licensed Counselor

Noah Patel, JD
Patel Family Resolutions
Family & Mediation Attorney